Questions tagged [caulking]
Caulking is the action of applying a sealing compound to joints and gaps in building materials.
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How should I prepare this shower curb gap for silicone caulk?
The grout in the shower curb has cracked and fallen out over the years.
I plan to fill it with 100% silicone sealant but am unsure of how to clean/prep the area first.
The gap goes 1/4" - 5/8&...
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Caulking outdoor gas fireplace
I would like to know what type of caulking i would use to seal the gap between the firebox & the tile face of the fireplace. The Grout has already failed. Unit is Napoleon Galaxy 55000 BTU/Vent ...
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Caulk to Reduce Neighbor Floor Creaking?
I recently moved into an apartment, the building is very old and has hardwood flooring. When my nextdoor neighbor (who I share a wall with) is walking, I can very audibly hear the creaking of his ...
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Settling foundation, gap forming under back door
1" gap forming between the bottom of a sliding door frame & the stone pavers on the stoop. The house was built in 1960s, on a slight hill. There is a back door that goes out to a stoop, then ...
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Should I caulk gaps where the top concrete platform meets my concrete steps?
Do I need to seal the gaps where the top concrete platform on my front porch meets the concrete steps (circled blue in picture below)?
I see people online say to seal the gaps between the lower ...
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Large gap around foundation where concrete meets - How can I fix this properly?
I was about to re-caulk between my foundation and concrete slab (see my other post).
Now I'm seeing quite large and deep gaps between in some spots. How can I properly fix that? Or is it okay to just ...
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Basement Window Cracks/Gaps Around Foundation - Can see through gap from inside
I have a basement window that has gaps around the foundation of my house (see pics below for details). I'm becoming more worried because I can now see outside light from the inside of my window. ...
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Can I partially recaulk a walk-in shower
Recently moved into a place and noticed there’s quite a bit of mold in the walk-in shower. It’s a walk-in shower tiled from ceiling to floor. From what I can tell the mold only exists at the bottom ...
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How to seal large uneven gap between tub and surround?
I need advice on how to proceed with re-caulking the joint where the tub meets the wall. The previous owners installed a plastic surround around the tub. I have reason to suspect there is tile behind ...
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Installing drain in wood floor
I am installing a drainpan in an upstairs, wood floored laundry room to go under the stacked washer and dryer. I have built the pan of glued and screwed 1/2" plywood bottom and 1x3 sides. The ...
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Best way to replace sealant where concrete driveway meets foundation?
We purchased our house in 2022, it had been previously used as a rental. There are plenty of other examples of your typical "Landlord's Special" around the house — over-caulking in the ...
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Remove old hardened caulk
I'm planning to re-caulk my bathtub as the existing caulk is deteriorating. My house was built in 2005 but am not sure if the bathtub is original to the house. Unlike the flexible silicone caulk ...
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What is the best way to seal open caulk tube for reuse? [duplicate]
I am a homeowner who uses caulking sporadically. What is the best way to reseal the tube for use in 6 months or even a year later? Is there an industry agreed upon method?
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How do I cut away joint compound?
I used a square dowel to mostly fill a gap between a too-short vertical wood panel and the ceiling. The dowel had a slight warp, so when the glue dried, I added a layer of joint compound to bring it ...
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Water seeping through grout where caulking was [closed]
The caulking where the tile meets the bathtub in my bathroom was getting old and going pink so I decided to re-caulk. The bathroom is approximately 20 years old and otherwise in good condition. But ...
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